Although dealing with all models from M/742 through M/1206 manufactured from 1963 to 1981, this book specifically covers the four basic types of Bally machines: single coin, five coin multiplier, three-line and five-line criss-cross. However, the knowledge gained from this book will enable the reader to work on a great many other Bally machines. Over 300 detailed photographs, 94 isolated circuit diagrams and four complete, large, fold-out schematics (printed on colored paper for ease in locating) for the four basic types are accompanied by step-by-step instructions for all routine maintenance operations, as well as complete assembly, disassembly, overhaul, lubrication and theory of operation. 
The book is organized into 17 chapters with six appendices. Methods used to calculate payout characteristics have been demonstrated, so the statistics of any machine can be computed by the reader. Additionally, there is a detailed lubrication guide specifying the precise location and type of lubricants required on the various assemblies. A comprehensive trouble-shooting guide is included for routine, easy-to-fix malfunctions. 
Throughout the book are numerous charts, tables and diagrams; each electrical diagram contains location codes for the electrical components so that they can easily be found. 
This extraordinary full-size (8.5" x 11") book has been written specifically for the person who is a novice with electricity and has had no prior training in the mechanics of slot machines. This approach allows the reader to become comfortable with the simple circuits (and their mechanical interfaces) used in the Bally electromechanical slot machines. Thus, with a few simple tools you'll be able to analyze and correct any problem you may encounter with your Bally machine.

Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Bally Electromechanical Slot Machine (Owner's Pictorial Guide)

Geddes, Robert N.

Mead Pub. Co

With the Slot Machine Buyer's Handbook you'll learn how to buy "smart" and save a bundle. This book not only answers questions that immediately come to mind, but will also help prospective buyers gain the expertise and self-confidence that would otherwise be acquired only through years of experience. Avoiding just one costly mistake in the school of hard knocks will recover the cost of this book many times over. 
An outstanding feature of the book is the Collector's Comparison, a list of 950 slot machines telling the date of introduction, type of machine, manufacturer, value range, rarity, marketability and reliability. 
The illustrated Slot Machine Buyer's Handbook measures 5.5" x 8.5" and contains 100 photos/charts and glossary.

Slot Machine Buyer's Handbook --- A Consumer's Guide to Slot Machines

Humor & Entertainment

David L. Saul and Daniel R. Mead

Puzzles & Games

If you're wondering what those little slot machines and coin-operated counter games that don't pay out are worth, this book is made-to-order for you. Fifteen years of research is presented in this pocket sized (4" x 7.5") price Guide. Data has been obtained from many sources---sales, shows, auctions, collectors and dealers. This third edition contains alphabetical listings for over 900 trade stimulators and counter games from nearly 250 manufacturers---from 1878 to 1997. Each entry is accompanied by five prices, from brand new, out-of-the-box to clobbered and barely workable. In addition, nearly every entry includes the manufacturer's name, date of introduction, rarity, and other pertinent comments. This is the 1997-1998 edition. But trade stimulators and counter game machine values have been so stable the last five years, we don't foresee republishing this book until at least 2003.

Loose change red book for trade stimulators and counter games: A price guide to relative current value, 1997-1998

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Owner's Pictorial Guide for the Care and Understanding of the Bally Electromechanical Slot Machine (Owner's Pictorial Guide)

Slot Machine Buyer's Handbook --- A Consumer's Guide to Slot Machines

Loose change red book for trade stimulators and counter games: A price guide to relative current value, 1997-1998